Michael Patterson Regional Director

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2014 Annual Report Summary

February 2015

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Michael Patterson

Regional Director

Introduction

ACUI Region VII celebrated its first year in 2014. In review, we have accomplished a lot and we have much to be proud about. The ACUI Regional Restructuring Task Force designed a common regional experience and structure that has mostly served us well. The Regional Leadership Team was filled with volunteers for the first time in September 2013 as a group of 14. We introduced Region VII for the first time at the former regional conferences later that fall and we met as a leadership team in person in January 2014 at Bloomsburg

University. We have been running ever since. We developed a direction for the region by introducing core goals for the leadership team and region to follow. We continued to meet and met as a regional delegation for the first time in Orlando at the ACUI conference. We quickly developed spirit and pride in Region VII. We kept up the momentum by delivering three non-conference programs from June to October (college union tour and drive around, an online webinar and a drive-in workshop). Our first conference at the University at Buffalo was amazing with 266 delegates and a newly designed regional conference experience. Also created in this first year were new communication methods, an ongoing student connect program, a regional artifacts program, additional volunteer opportunities, and a whole new compilation of awards and scholarships to benefit our membership. This annual report is designed to not only summarize the accomplishments of the year, but to provide direction for the next. As a tool for volunteer transition, this will also document our regional history. Following are summaries from the Regional Leadership Team members that further explain each position’s successes, challenges and future recommendations.

Highlights of 2014

 The Regional Leadership Team has developed regional goals to serve as a directive for the future.  We have a total of 61 regional members in Association-wide and regional volunteer roles and another

14 serving in episodic roles with the region. Our application rates for all volunteer calls have been very high – amongst the highest of all regions.

 Distributed 1 regional newsletter.

 Social media (Twitter and Facebook) followers are the highest of any region.

 We hosted a total of three in person programs and one online program in the first year of the region.  Our regional conference had 266 registrants; generated more than $24,000 in revenue to support

regional activities, services, and management.

 We hosted a regional conference expo with 11 vendors present which resulted in great positive feedback from all parties.

 We implemented new sponsorship packages to regional conference activities which resulted in $7,500 in sponsor dollars.

 Eight awards (four are “named”) and three scholarships were created. This year we had 13 scholarship submissions and 26 award submissions. All were given, except one award.

 Our scholarship fund raised $5,115 at the regional conference to support future regional scholarships and activities.

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 We have secured the following regional conference sites:

o 2015 – Philadelphia, PA (Temple University)

o 2016 – Pittsburgh, PA (University of Pittsburgh)

 We acquired a regional ceremonial shovel and scissors that we can use to launch our regional artifacts program allowing Region VII to be present for individual campus celebrations such as grand openings and ground breakings.

 We have developed an on-going online student connection program that will be launched in early 2015.

 Established a short-term partnership with Collegiate Empowerment to co-deliver a student leadership workshop.

Regional Director Goals for 2015 and Beyond

 Recruit new campuses to host regional activities, meetings, and the 2017 regional conference. In particularly campuses in the Central, Western, and Southern parts of the region.

 Structure the newly designed student involvement coordinator role successfully creating a purposeful experience for the student member of the team.

 Clarification and improve communication to members regarding recreation and student programs presented by the Association (non-regional activities).

 Support the 2015 Regional Conference Program Team to host a great second conference that fosters regional traditions from Buffalo, N.Y., and delivers unique conference experiences to this team.  Identify if there is a need for new “region-specific” volunteer roles that serve Regional Leadership

Team members effectively. If so, make sure there are designed volunteer descriptions and the relationship to Regional Leadership Team along with volunteer expectations are quickly defined.  Distribute a regular and ongoing communication deliverable (format to be determined).

 Improve international connections within the region (i.e., potential cultural exchange, volunteer roles, membership of Quebec schools).

 Initiate conversations with corporate partnership and educational program Regional Leadership Team members to develop potential sponsorship opportunities beyond the regional conference.

 Continue to develop regional identity and pride.

 Identify ways to provide regional “gear” that supports regional scholarships, etc.

 Explore the expansion of regional scholarship offerings and even the possibility of developing an endowed regional scholarship.

 Identify and create at least one new online learning program that highlights regional needs and/or directly serves region VII.

 Continue representing regional needs to the ACUI Central Office and the Regional Director Team such as:

o Regional Leadership Team structure and alignment of volunteer roles.

o Improved direction for inclusivity, student involvement coordinator, and online learning positions.

o Member schools interest in student program offerings such as poetry slam and recreation.

o Balance the desire for a common structure region to region while advocating for the ability to develop a unique regional identity.

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2014 Regional Leadership Team Roster

Name

Institution

Position

Term End

Ryan Bissonnette Rutgers University 2015 Regional Conference Coordinator -

Philadelphia

November 2015

Christine Chergi University of Pittsburgh Business Manager November 2015 Lauren Dougherty Siena College Volunteer Coordinator November 2016

Stacey Fisher University of Rochester 2014 Regional Conference Coordinator

November 2014 Angel Flowers Frostburg State University Awards and Scholarship

Coordinator

November 2016 Maria Gironas Marist College Web and Social Media

Coordinator (until June 2014)

Resigned June 2014

Abdias Irizarry University of Maryland – Baltimore County

Membership Coordinator November 2016 Vincent Jackson University of Delaware Online Learning

Coordinator (until July 2014); Web and Social Media Coordinator (July

2014-current)

November 2015

Stephen Kuhn Frostburg State University Student Regional Director November 2014 Yakima Melton Rutgers University (previously

employed at The College of New Jersey)

Communications Coordinator

November 2015

Neela Patel Rutgers University Inclusivity Coordinator November 2015 Michael Patterson SUNY – New Paltz Regional Director November 2016

Amy Polchinski Siena College Student Involvement Coordinator

November 2015 Adriane Reilly Temple University 2016 Regional

Conference Coordinator – Pittsburgh

November 2016

Becky Sellmeyer Syracuse University Online Learning Coordinator (July

2014-current)

November 2016

Michele Williams Marist College Educational Programs Coordinator

November 2015 Kris Werez-Patterson University of Pennsylvania Corporate Partnerships

Coordinator

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Region VII Members:

Name of Institution City State

Adelphi University Garden City NY

Allegheny College Meadville PA

American University Washington DC

Bergen Community College Paramus NJ

Binghamton University Binghamton NY

Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg PA

Brooklyn College Brooklyn NY

Buffalo State College Buffalo NY

California University of Pennsylvania California PA

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA

Cedar Crest College Allentown PA

County College of Morris Randolph NJ

Drew University Madison NJ

Drexel University Philadelphia PA

Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA

East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg PA

Eastman School of Music Rochester NY

Edinboro University Edinboro PA

Fairleigh Dickinson University–Teaneck Teaneck NJ

Farmingdale State College Farmingdale NY

Frederick Community College Frederick MD

Frostburg State University Frostburg MD

Gannon University Erie PA

Genesee Community College Batavia NY

Georgetown University Washington DC

Gettysburg College Gettysburg PA

Hamilton College Clinton NY

Iona College New Rochelle NY

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD

Juniata College Huntingdon PA

Kean University Union NJ

Lehigh University Bethlehem PA

Marist College Poughkeepsie NY

Medgar Evers College Brooklyn NY

Mercer County College West Windsor NJ

Middlesex County College Edison NJ

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville PA

Monroe Community College Rochester NY

Montclair State University Upper Montclair NJ

Moravian College Bethlehem PA

Morgan State University Baltimore MD

Nassau Community College Garden City NY

New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark NJ

New York University New York NY

Niagara University Niagara NY

Ocean County College Toms River NJ

Pennsylvania State University University Park PA

Philadelphia University Philadelphia PA

Pratt Institute Brooklyn NY

Prince George's Community College Largo MD

Queens College Flushing NY

Ramapo College Mahwah NJ

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy NY

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Galloway NJ Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester NY

Rowan University Glassboro NJ

Rutgers University New Brunswick NJ

Rutgers University–Camden Camden NJ

Saint Peter's University Jersey City NJ

Salisbury University Salisbury MD

Shippensburg University Shippensburg PA

Siena College Loudonville NY

Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock PA

St. John Fisher College Rochester NY

St. John's University Jamaica NY

Stevenson University Owing Mills MD

Stony Brook University Stony Brook NY

Suffolk County Comm. College–Ammerman Selden NY Suffolk County Community College–East Riverhead NY Suffolk County Community College–West Brentwood NY

SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn NY

SUNY–Cortland Cortland NY

SUNY–Geneseo Geneseo NY

SUNY–New Paltz New Paltz NY

SUNY–Old Westbury Old Westbury NY

SUNY–Oneonta Oneonta NY

Syracuse University Syracuse NY

Temple University Philadelphia PA

The Catholic University of America Washington DC

The College at Brockport Brockport NY

The College of New Jersey Ewing NJ

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA

University at Albany Albany NY

University at Buffalo Buffalo NY

University of Baltimore Baltimore MD

University of Delaware Newark DE

University of Maryland College Park MD

University of Maryland–Baltimore County Baltimore MD

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA

University of Rochester Rochester NY

Utica College Utica NY

Vassar College Poughkeepsie NY

Wagner College Staten Island NY

West Chester University West Chester PA

Widener University Chester PA

William Paterson University Wayne NJ

Member Institutions by State/District:

1. District of Columbia – 3 2. Delaware – 1 3. Maryland – 8 4. New Jersey – 19 5. New York – 39 6. Pennsylvania – 23 7. Quebec – 0

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2014 Budget in Review

ACUI REGION VII OPERATING LINE

PURPOSE/PROGRAM

INCOME

EXPENSE

NET

2014 Starting Balance

$21,375.00

Summer Drive Around

$365.00

$160.41

$204.59

Fiscal Mgt. Drive-In

$455.00

$246.17

$208.83

14 Fall Regional Conf.

(Includes CC

Transaction Fees)

$70,885.00

$46,647.74

$24,237.26

15 Fall Regional Conf.

$420.51

($420.51)

Regional Awards and

Recognition

$903.00

($903.00)

Regional Business

$5,080.00

($5,080.00)

Administrative Fee

$6,250.00

($6,250.00)

Non-Conference

Transaction Fees (CC)

To Be Determined

Interest on Accounts

To Be Determined

2014 Ending Balance/2015 Starting Balance

$33,372.17

ACUI REGION VII SCHOLARSHIPS LINE

PURPOSE/PROGRAM

INCOME

EXPENSE

NET

$2,500.00

ILEAD

$1,390.00

($1,390.00)

Gen. Scholarship (San

Antonio Conf. Reg.)

Out of 2015 budget

Conference Fundraising

$5,115.00

$6,225.00

ACUI REGION VII RESERVES LINE

PURPOSE/PROGRAM

INCOME

EXPENSE

NET

$20,000.00

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REGIONAL GOALS

COMMUNICATION

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Establish and maintain communication pathways and a timetable for regional needs

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Create and increase awareness of products and services available from corporate partners

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Engage regional members in participation of regional communication and strategies

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Demonstrate the value of regional experiences

CONNECTIONS

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Strive to have the most inclusive and diverse experiences and membership within ACUI

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Provide excellent scholarship and award opportunities within the region

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Maximize the opportunities for members, leaders, and corporate partners to connect

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Orient, connect, and continue the engagement of student members at regional and/or

international programs, activities, etc.

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Celebrate our member institutions, their unions, and our volunteers

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Attract former and new institutions to the region and Association

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Maximize participation in all recruited opportunities (volunteers, scholarships, awards)

EDUCATION

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Provide educational programs for professionals and students that create meaningful and

valuable takeaways to bring back to their own campus

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Deliver a comprehensive calendar of educational events that span the calendar year,

reaches the many different types of members, and crosses all core competencies of the

association in a purposeful and intentional way

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Utilize different learning styles and formats in delivering educational offerings

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Identify regional experts and experienced members for future and upcoming educational

offerings

TRANSITION/HISTORY

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Ensure that we foster and embrace an ACUI family feel at all regional events

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Transition all members into Region VII and identify meaningful experiences that will harbor

a regional identity and connection to Region VII

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Engage all regional members in the development of the Region VII story

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Capture regional history and records for archival purposes with the intent to honor our

past, present and future

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

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Plan thoughtfully and fiscally for the long term success of the region, its' programs, and

scholarship longevity